A Revisited Vaping Question: How Often Should You Wick a Pod Coil

When it comes to how often you should wick your coil,
there’s really no set rule, as is the case with most things vape-related. There are so many factors that determine
whether or not it’s time to insert a new wick that it’s basically impossible to
come up with a single answer that applies to all vapers.

This isn’t just the case with standard sub-ohm vape
coils. That tiny coil in your pod
cartridge also needs a healthy, young wick in order to give you the vaping
experience that you want. So, how do you
know when it’s time to wick your pod coil, and how do you even wick it in the
first place?

How Often Should You Wick a Pod Coil?

You should wick your pod coil
when it’s clear that the wick is no longer performing properly. It’s hard to come up with an exact frequency
at which that wick should be replaced since every vaper has different vaping
habits. For instance, if you only hit
your pod mod a couple of times each day, your wick will last way longer than
someone who engages in chain-vaping for hours on end on a daily basis.

Another thing that affects the longevity of your pod
coil’s wick is the output level at which you’re vaping. It goes without saying that the higher the
wattage, the more heat your wick will be exposed to, which means the sooner
that it will die out.

In order to know if it’s time to change your pod
coil’s wick, simply pay close attention to the performance of your general
vaping setup. As you probably know, a
healthy wick will produce a steady stream of vapor, a rich, full flavor and a
smooth inhale.

A wick that’s on its way out will start to give you
some problems. You might start getting
some dry hits or gurgling noises. Your
cartridge might even flood because the wick is no longer capable of absorbing e-liquid. And, you will likely notice a weak production
of vapor.

How to Change Your Pod Coil’s Wick

Before changing your pod coil’s wick, figure out which
material you’d like to use. Generally,
pod coil wicks are made from either silica or cotton, with most vapers arguing
that silica is best for this style of vaping.

Because every pod cartridge is different, the exact
method of wicking your coil is dependent on the design of the cartridge
itself. However, it’s a very simple
process regardless.

• 1.Simply
  use some tweezers to carefully remove the old wick.
• 2.Then,
  use your tweezers to insert the new wick in the old one’s place, using small
  scissors to trim away any excess material.
• 3.Finally,
  prime your pod coil as you normally would, making sure that you give the wick
  at least five minutes to fully absorb the vape juice. This will keep your wick lasting longer in
  the long-run.